Information About the Area from our Experts

Restaurants

With nearly 100 restaurants, Salem is home to a variety of cuisines with Italian restaurants being the most highly rated. The Colosseum, Trattoria Amalfi, and Polcari’s are the highest rated restaurants in the area and all serve Italian cuisine. The Colosseum is known for its authentic Italian food and excellent service and Trattoria Amalfi is known for its pasta dishes and ambiance. Polcari’s offers a wide array of Italian food and excellent pizza with another restaurant located just outside of Boston.

Recreation

Salem is home to five parks with a number of playgrounds, fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, and swimming facilities. The town also has a senior center, athletic club, and outdoor stage. There are also a number of walking, hiking, and biking trails that run through wooded areas of the town. Salem is also home to Canobie Lake Park, a medium sized amusement park that is located on Canobie Lake. Canobie Lake and Arlington Mill Reservoir offer a great place in the summer to swim, canoe, or just relax by the water.